Quick answer
Godfrey is a boy name with Germanic roots meaning "peace of god".
Pronunciation: American English /ˈɡɑd.fɹi/; British English /ˈɡɒd.fɹi/.
Meaning and history
This name comes from the Germanic name Godefrid, which meant "peace of god" from the Old German elements got "god" and fridu "peace". The Normans brought this name to England, where it became common during the Middle Ages. A notable bearer was Godfrey of Bouillon, an 11th-century leader of the First Crusade and the first ruler of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem.
Notes and context
Usage: english